Lalit Kala Akademi to Have a New Set of Rules for Artists at Garhi

A rebirth of Lalit Kala Akademi completing 60 yrs of its existence shortly as they accommodated marginalized rural artisans at Garhi(where urban artists were removed who refused to vacate the premises).

At Garhi, general council and executive board members were not allowed to become studio members.

The extremely talented artists not being media savvy belonging to disadvantaged communities living in the interiors were given Priority.

In order to identifying these rural artists,workshops were conducted across the country by placing advertisements in local newspapers.

outreach programmes were conceived to serve the hinterland.

sponsorship and scholarships were given to Women, tribal and folk communities to work and study at Garhi.

fixed term of Akademi stay to ensure that the artists do not overstay and misuse the facilities.

taxing the artists when they do commercial activities.

monitoring their work and make it mandatory for artists to exhibit their art pieces.

Public can enter the premises and see the art works once in a month making Garhi more accessible to the public of Delhi.

The Akademi will start national and international residencies, widen Garhi’s art fraternity giving emphasis to contemporary art akin to traditional art.